The job of a physical therapist can cover a wide variety of anatomy in the human body. This paired with the great potential for a wide range of physical ailments, deficiencies, and injuries, the educational requirements for the job occupation are considered academically rigorous. Academically there are many different paths to receiving ones Doctorate in Physical Therapy. …show more content…
They have a 45-50 hour work week. All this work brings one to wonder the pay and benefits of a Doctor of Physical Therapy. “The median annual wage for a PT was $82,390, where the top 10 percent makes $116,090, and the lower half with an annual wage of $56,800”(money.usnews.com). Salaries vary based on position, years of experience, degree of education, and geographic location. Some benefits that come with the occupation are stated in an article online, “APTA gives you public relations and marketing tools you need to share the benefits of physical therapy with consumers and other healthcare professionals”(apta.org). The benefits are also decided by the place of employment, not just for everyone all over the …show more content…
Physical therapist impact lives in more than one way. They choose to help people get back on their feet and get back to being healthy human beings. The importance of this job goes beyond minimalistic things. The overall results of years of schooling, residencies, and fellowships are more than rewarded with positive results within a workplace. Physical therapists truly make their mark on the world, showing that their are jobs in this world where people care for others because they are truly passionate about it not because “It’s the right thing to